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Zotero AI Assistant

by xjf17 · github.com/xjf17/zotero-ai-extension

Read papers, find citation candidates, and answer note questions with OpenAI-compatible models.

Citing & writingAI & summaries
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.04 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
2
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
None stated
A+
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low, and our live test in Zotero found nothing unexpected
Applies to v0.1.36, released 9 Aug 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 10.0.3 on 27 Sep 2026
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the xjf17 account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Doesn't update automatically: the update address is a placeholder
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
AI services (2)
api.openai.comnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.openrouter.aiseen when we ran itIt contacted this address when we ran it in Zotero.
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Where we found it
openrouter.aicontent/modules/config.js · line 25
const DEFAULT_API_BASE_URL = "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1";
Powerful capabilitiesUses the clipboard, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Uses the clipboardlowLow concern.Stores API keys or passwordslowLow concern.Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 betaManual updates only
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✓ works
What you'll needAn API keyDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 9 Aug 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Description coming soon. We haven't written a summary yet. The line above is the developer's own description; the developer's README is linked above.

What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API keyNeeds a key you get from the service (OpenRouter and OpenAI). What needs it: Every feature needs the user's own key (OpenRouter by default, or another OpenAI-compatible service).

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

AI services (2)
api.openai.comnamed in its codeopenrouter.aiseen when we ran it
Zotero (1)
www.zotero.orgnamed in its code
Evidence · file and line
openrouter.aicontent/modules/config.js · line 25
const DEFAULT_API_BASE_URL = "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1";

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Install Zotero AI Assistant
A+Recommended, tested in Zotero
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.36.xpi · 0.04 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures